Most of the day Walter libero crouches down and peers into darkness. in his left hand he holds a mirror aimed into a piano’s dimly lit underside. His right hand splays over the keys, plunking one in a questioning way. … Read
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Conception of the Steinway Model D Concert Grand
In 1880, Steinway began producing their small Model A with a laminated maple cabinet, creating the modern “rim” case: Very long, thin (3.5 mm) planks of maple were slathered with hide glue, bent around a form, clamped together and allowed … Read
Making a Steinway Model D Concert Grand
The Steinway & Sons piano company, founded in a Manhattan loft in 1853 by a German immigrant named Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg and his sons, is based today on a ten-acre factory site in the northwestern corner of Queens, New York, … Read
Steinway Model D – Made of Wood, Glue and Metal
The wood that is transformed into a Steinway model D is of several different kinds, each with its own characteristics and purposes. Yellow poplar, which is soft and relatively cheap, is used as the “core wood” of such fiat, tablelike … Read
Steinway Model D – Dimensions
Dimensions Height Length 8′ 11-3/4″ (274 cm) Width 61 1/4″ (156 cm) Depth Net Weight 990 pounds (450 kg) Encasement Furniture Ebonized or Crown Jewel Collection veneer. Panel Stock Quarter-sawn poplar corewood crossbanded and face veneered. Solids Ebonized birch Legs … Read
Steinway Model D – Technical Specifications
Rim Made entirely from hard rock maple; 18 laminations; continuous bent, both inner & outer form one single rim; unequaled strength & stability. Thickness: 3 1/4″ (8.26 cm) Braces 5 solid spruce with a volume of 4,052 cu. in. (66,400cm3); … Read
Steinway Model D – Overview
At 8′ 11 3/4″ (274cm) in length, this majestic musical instrument is the overwhelming choice to the world’s greatest pianists. This piano will completely satisfy those who desire the highest possible level of musical expression. For more than a century … Read
Steinway Grand Piano Guide and Industry Sizes
What size Steinway Piano is best for you? Find out piano sizes for Steinway model A, model B, model C, model D, model L, Model M, model O, model S. Steinway Model S Grand Piano Length: 5′ 1” Width: … Read
The Basics of Selling and Shopping for a Used Steinway Piano
Over the years I’ve discovered that there can often be quite a bit of confusion on the part of prospective piano owners regarding the price at which to purchase a Steinway Vintage Piano. I have also found that many owners … Read